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NICHOLS BUS INC
DBA: Nicholas Bus Service
Fleetville, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 348651 · MC 232263
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-232263 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC232263
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA175404
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
348651
MC Number
MC-232263
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 29, 1989
Authority Reinstated
April 14, 2005
Annual Mileage
182,721 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Fleetville, PA
Email
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | R404529620 | PA | II | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRGVMMN0TB330562 |
PA BA77071 |
| July 7, 2025 | SPT3000180 | NY | III | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8NXRB646447 |
PA BA75949 |
| March 21, 2025 | E950508008 | PA | I | 1 | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8NXRB757869 |
PA BA75948 |
| 393.45B2-BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | |||||||
| November 21, 2024 | R123432604 | PA | I | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N2MB088943 |
PA BA77070 |
| November 5, 2024 | R135431017 | PA | I | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8NXRB757869 |
PA BA75948 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA4
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8NXRB757869 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N2MB088943 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8NXRB646447 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ic Bus PB110 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRGVMMN0TB330562 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| June 19, 2002 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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